Graders for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership6%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED49%Bachelor's degree24%Master's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years8%3-5 years18%Current company
City of EvanstonUnited States Army Reserve
Ardagh Group (Glass Manufacturer)Time at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years31%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 429 profiles for Graders in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Aug 3, 2026
Grader: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $38,831 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,831 – $42,083 yearly
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Horizontal Construction Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementOSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceLeadershipOTRTower ClimbingHeavy Equipment OperationSecurity Guard Officer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceConstruction ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportAssistant Site Heavy Equipment Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceFront Loader TruckAnalysis SkillsWater Worker 1 - Filtration
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAEDCDLFlagger CertificationAir Brake EndorsementCDL BSkills
GroundskeepingMowingLandscape MaintenanceTree CareTree TrimmingTrimming (Gardening Technique)Machine Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsICH Q7Machine Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
PERC CardDriver's LicenseCDL BArmed Security LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSpanish
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What's the average time to fill a grader role?
The average time to fill a grader role is 108 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do graders tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a grader include: communication skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a grader?
Common licenses or certifications for graders include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to graders?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to graders include: machine operator, water worker 1 - filtration and cook.
What level of education is common for a grader?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a grader in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a grader?
Most graders have 9 years of professional experience.
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